Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/11/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Nathan Wajsman wrote: > > Johnny, > > In terms of quality, the new 90mm Apo Summicron M. I am assuming > that you intend > to use the lens at full aperture--why else would you bother worrying about > "faster than 2.8" and in this case the new 90mm is simply the best. > > Nathan > > Johnny Deadman wrote: > > > What are the best 90mm lenses faster than f2.8, from any era, > in terms of > > price/quality/size? M-mount or LTM. I want one, is the reason. > > > > -- 1: Quality: I assume the APO-cron (not having one). 2: Size/weight: skinny Tele-Elmarit (2.8...oops you want faster) 3: Cost: Canon 85/1.9 (LTM ... but it is very heavy-makes a great paperweight, the new plastic Canon EF 85/1.8 is a great lens at $320, so perhaps there *is* a reason for plastic lenses) Jonathan Borden